Daily Archives: May 15, 2009

Nuke Iran

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Luke Ford

Joe emails: I have to laugh at the new linkage to get the Palestinians their own state, namely the idea that only if Israel offers that up will the moderate arab states unite against Iran and its nuclear program. There … Continue reading →

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Romantic Gestures

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Luke Ford

Jane writes: "What are your thoughts on dating literary fans? Believe it or not, I have a couple. They are attractive and they come over and thumb through my writing, read it out loud and tell me I’m amazing. I’m … Continue reading →

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Do Rabbis Avi Weiss, Saul Berman Deserve To Be Called ‘Amalek’?

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Luke Ford

Yehuda posts to Hirhurim: Gil, it’s lovely you’re so tolerant. I’m glad you know what they mean. Despite your tolerance, I think anyone calling you, Rabbis Weiss or Berman, or any other Torah opinions "Amalek" deserves a public rebuke, and … Continue reading →

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Redefining Marriage

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Gil Student blogs: "R. Yair Hoffman explains his opposition to the redefinition of marriage (link). If you ask me, I’d say that we should make civil unions that have all the rights of marriage but not the name, so … Continue reading →

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Power In Personal Relationships

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Luke Ford

The one who loves the least in a relationship controls the relationship. Thus spake Guru Luke… Joe emails: If you keep up with that sort of video, soon you will be able to make money giving seminars like May 16th … Continue reading →

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